‘Mega’ Landlord Fined + Girl, 11, Competes on ‘MasterChef Junior’: CT News

There was plenty of news across Connecticut on Thursday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories.

Judge Fines Megalandlord $5K For 21 Violations

The company is ordered to pay following housing code violations on properties.>>>Read More.

CT Girl, 11, Competes On 'MasterChef Junior' Season 8

A fifth-grader, is one of 16 contestants who will face off on the newest season of the Fox show, premiering this week.>>>Read More.

Nursing Home Deaths Prompted Investigation: Report

The state ordered the immediate transfer of nearly 100 residents from the nursing home earlier this week due to health and safety concerns.>>>Read More.

Smoothie-Throwing Man Hired At New Firm

Records show the man, who is accused of shouting racially charged insults at a smoothie shop employee, now works for a new company.>>>Read More.

New Café Promises Healthy Versions Of Favorite Dishes

Belle Vie Café opened Thursday. Chef Alexandra Ayala Costache says gone are the days of boring, tasteless gluten-free, Keto & paleo dishes.>>>Read More.

Coworkers Rallying For CT Resident And Ukraine Native

Eversource employees are mobilizing to support a Ukrainian coworker’s relief efforts.>>>Read More.

Man Slapped Firefighter Treating Patient: Police

The man is accused of slapping a firefighter and spitting toward emergency personnel while they were treating a patient, according to police.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Man On Moped Attacked By Juveniles: Report
• 4 Charged In Connection With Cold Case Homicide: Police
• 2 Firefighters Hospitalized After Battling Blaze
• Car Crashes Into Business's Gate: Police
• Burglar Stole Cash, Credit Cards While Homeowners Slept: Police
• Man Charged With Operating A Drug Factory: Police

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